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2012 Map of Thompson Lake

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Thompson Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The hydrological network of South Dakota's interior plains defines this landscape, where Cherry Cr and its various tributaries carve a complex drainage pattern across the prairie. The namesake Thompson Lake sits in the southwestern quadrant, serving as a significant water feature in an otherwise arid expanse of rangeland. Local transportation is facilitated by rural routes such as Co Hwy Mc-24 and Old Marcus Rd, which connect the isolated ranching properties and open spaces typical of this region.

Surface water is a primary focus for this terrain, evidenced by the presence of Wilson Lake and numerous named drainages including Narcelle Cr, Rose Cr, and the descriptively named Cowboy Draw. These features represent the essential water sources for the agricultural and ranching operations that have shaped this portion of Meade County for generations, providing a detailed view of the natural hydrology and basic infrastructure at the start of the second decade of the 2000s.